Attack on the Russian consulate in Marseille, two arrests: who ends up in handcuffs, confirmation of the worst suspicion?

Marseille police have arrested two people suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails at the Russian consulate in the French city, an attack that occurred on the night of Sunday, February 23 to Monday, February 24. According to local newspaper La Provence , the two were arrested during a pro-Ukrainian demonstration held on Monday evening, marking the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.

The attack on the Russian consulate fortunately caused no casualties or significant damage. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the incident had "all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack," urging French authorities to take " rapid measures to investigate " and "steps to strengthen the security of our diplomatic missions." A few days earlier, the Kremlin had warned of possible attacks by Ukrainian intelligence on Russian diplomatic missions in Europe.

The French authorities have assured that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the security of diplomatic missions on their territory. Investigations are still ongoing and aim to determine the precise motives behind the attack, as well as identify any accomplices involved in the action.